Deb Collins
Lincoln, September 8, 2023- The Nebraska Public Service Commission (PSC) is encouraging citizens to stop by its booth during Husker Harvest Days in Grand Island (Sept. 12-14), to learn about the regulatory process within the state and the services provided by the Commission.
“Husker Harvest Days provides a great opportunity for us to let everyone know the importantrole the PSC plays in their daily lives,” said Commission Chair Dan Watermeier. “Many aresurprised to learn that as regulators we have a hand in everything from agriculture andtelecommunications to transportation, natural gas and beyond.”
With harvest season underway, the Commission will also focus on answering questions andoffering information on Nebraska law when it comes to the selling, or storage of grain.
“If you want to be a grain dealer in Nebraska, you need to be licensed by the PSC in order to dobusiness,” said Terri Fritz, Director PSC Grain Department. “Our rules & regulations are in placeto protect both the seller and the producer, and we look forward to talking directly with those inthe ag industry.”
You can visit the PSC booth at Husker Harvest Days in the Diversified Industry BuildingExhibition area beginning at 8:00 a.m., each of the three days.
Commissioner Watermeier said, “We hope folks will stop by our booth at Husker Harvest Days. We’ve got a lot to talk about and look forward to sharing information on the PSC’s role with the citizens we serve.”